Illinois lawmakers considering different types of vaccine mandates
Vaccine mandates are changing around the United States as leaders struggle to contain fears of the omicron variant and the country’s latest surge of COVID cases.
Vaccine mandates are changing around the United States as leaders struggle to contain fears of the omicron variant and the country’s latest surge of COVID cases.
Illinois lawmakers considering different types of vaccine mandates
Vaccine mandates are changing around the United States as leaders struggle to contain fears of the omicron variant and the country?s latest surge of COVID cases.
Vaccine mandates are changing around the United States as leaders struggle to contain fears of the omicron variant and the country?s latest surge of COVID cases.
Illinois legislation would require unvaccinated residents to pay own COVID-19 hospital bill
State Rep. Jonathan Carroll is proposing that any Illinois resident who refuses to get the COVID-19 vaccine should pay their own bill if hospitalized with the virus.
State Rep. Jonathan Carroll is proposing that any Illinois resident who refuses to get the COVID-19 vaccine should pay their own bill if hospitalized with the virus.
Unvaccinated Illinois residents to pay own COVID-19 hospital bill, state lawmaker proposes
State Rep. Jonathan Carroll is proposing that any Illinois resident who refuses to get the COVID-19 vaccine should pay their own bill if hospitalized with the virus.
State Rep. Jonathan Carroll is proposing that any Illinois resident who refuses to get the COVID-19 vaccine should pay their own bill if hospitalized with the virus.
Cicero, Berwyn reach 70% vaccination rate
Cicero and Berwyn are celebrating a huge milestone in the fight against COVID-19.
Cicero and Berwyn are celebrating a huge milestone in the fight against COVID-19.
Cicero, Berwyn both have over 70-percent vaccination rate
Cicero and Berwyn are celebrating a huge milestone in the fight against COVID-19.
Cicero and Berwyn are celebrating a huge milestone in the fight against COVID-19.
Oxford scientist behind COVID-19 vaccine says next pandemic may be worse
Professor Sarah Gilbert, one of the scientists behind the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, is warning that more money needs to be devoted to research and preparations.
Professor Sarah Gilbert, one of the scientists behind the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, is warning that more money needs to be devoted to research and preparations.
Parade held for cancer-free Cicero boy
A Cicero third-grader has a lot to celebrate this holiday season. He is now cancer free!
A Cicero third-grader has a lot to celebrate this holiday season. He is now cancer free!
Dozens of Illinois firefighters decorate Chicago homes of cancer patients
Eighty Illinois firefighters decorated six homes Friday for families with loved ones currently battling cancer or families that lost loved ones from the disease.
Eighty Illinois firefighters decorated six homes Friday for families with loved ones currently battling cancer or families that lost loved ones from the disease.
Cicero boy celebrates being cancer-free
"He made it out. He had it, he beat it, he's free. Just like his shirt says. He's truly my inspiration and my hero," said the boy's sister.
"He made it out. He had it, he beat it, he's free. Just like his shirt says. He's truly my inspiration and my hero," said the boy's sister.
Students, parents celebrate Cicero third grader who is now cancer-free
A Cicero third grader has a lot to celebrate this holiday season!
A Cicero third grader has a lot to celebrate this holiday season!
More than 60 firefighters decorating homes of cancer patients
Dozens of firefighters are working together to make sure homes are lit up for the holidays.
Dozens of firefighters are working together to make sure homes are lit up for the holidays.
Illinois health officials confirm 42,559 new COVID-19 cases, 182 deaths since reporting last Friday
On Friday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 42,559 new COVID-19 cases in the state, including 182 additional deaths, since Nov. 26.
On Friday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 42,559 new COVID-19 cases in the state, including 182 additional deaths, since Nov. 26.
Study suggests past COVID-19 infection may not fend off omicron variant
A research group has been tracking reinfections in South Africa and reported a jump with the arrival of omicron that they hadn't seen when two previous variants, including the extra-contagious delta variant, moved through the country.
A research group has been tracking reinfections in South Africa and reported a jump with the arrival of omicron that they hadn't seen when two previous variants, including the extra-contagious delta variant, moved through the country.
Omicron variant confirmed in multiple states, Illinois health officials continue to urge vaccines, boosters
Illinois health officials say the Omicron variant is probably in Illinois, but it hasn’t been officially identified.
Illinois health officials say the Omicron variant is probably in Illinois, but it hasn’t been officially identified.
Omicron: WHO says measures used against delta should work for new variant
The WHO says measures like higher vaccination rates, social-distancing guidelines and wearing masks should remain the foundation for fighting the pandemic.
The WHO says measures like higher vaccination rates, social-distancing guidelines and wearing masks should remain the foundation for fighting the pandemic.
Cook County health officials urge the unvaccinated to stay home for the holidays
Cook County health leaders are urging unvaccinated people to skip holiday gatherings this month.
Cook County health leaders are urging unvaccinated people to skip holiday gatherings this month.
Cook County doctors, religious leaders encourage COVID-19 vaccinations
Cook County health leaders are urging unvaccinated people to skip holiday gatherings this month.
Cook County health leaders are urging unvaccinated people to skip holiday gatherings this month.
Omicron COVID-19 case detected in Colorado
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis tweeted for the public to not “panic” and further stressed the need for Coloradans to get vaccinated or boosted as well as adhere to preventative health guidelines.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis tweeted for the public to not “panic” and further stressed the need for Coloradans to get vaccinated or boosted as well as adhere to preventative health guidelines.
Biden's new winter COVID-19 plan includes reimbursement for at-home tests
Biden is unveiling a winter plan to combat COVID-19 and its new omicron variant with more availability of shots and vaccines but without major new restrictions.
Biden is unveiling a winter plan to combat COVID-19 and its new omicron variant with more availability of shots and vaccines but without major new restrictions.